Mhairi Wyles-Lang

An Associate Production Manager at Wētā FX supports the production team in managing the daily operations of visual effects projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. They handle administrative tasks, coordinate resources, and help maintain clear communication among various teams. LinkedIn profiles of Weta FX Associate Production Managers show that these professionals often have experience in project management, time management, and communication, along with a strong understanding of the visual effects pipeline

Administrative Support: Managing schedules, tracking progress, and handling paperwork related to the project.

Resource Coordination: Ensuring that resources (artists, software, hardware) are available and efficiently utilized.

Communication: Facilitating clear communication between different departments and team members

Budget Management: Helping to track expenses and ensure that the project stays within budget

Deadline Management: Monitoring deadlines and ensuring that tasks are completed on time

• - Partnered with Producer, VFX Supervisors, and CG Supervisors to oversee daily project operations.
• - Managed and trained Coordinators and production teams, ensuring alignment with project schedules and global progress.
• - Balanced deliveries with set quotas, adjusting schedules as needed to meet targets.
• - Maintained render forecasts and managed nightly/weekend rendering schedules.
• - Ensured timely delivery of materials for client reviews.

• - Led a team of supervisors, leads, and artists, overseeing labor spend, resourcing, and team development.
• - Collaborated with various departments to ensure timely and efficient show completions.
• - Contributed to change programs and promoted a positive, inclusive work environment.
• - Delegated tasks and reacted to changing workloads to maintain efficient operations.
• - Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

• - Supported the Department Manager in overseeing a skilled team, managing labor spend, resourcing, and employee engagement.
• - Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure show efficiency and foster a collaborative work environment.
• - Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on Department goals.

• - Scheduled and managed workflows for multiple shows, ensuring up-to-date shot tracking in Shotgun.
• - Coordinated information flow between artists and departments, managing animation and compositing teams.
• - Facilitated clear communication between production and supervision teams.
• - Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

• - Coordinated animation schedules for major projects like “The Lion King” and “Maleficent”.
• - Managed shot status databases and facilitated communication between departments.
• - Coordinated project meetings, documenting key action items and decisions.
• - Assisted in managing a 170-person animation department, including scheduling, timesheets, and technical support.

• - Oversaw VFX schedules and coordinated deliveries to vendors, managing project billing and client relationships.
• - Organized reviews, identified potential conflicts, and resolved scheduling issues.
• - Managed budgets and expenditure to keep production profitable.
• - Identified and managed potential risks to prevent delays, budget overruns and reputational damage.

• - Managed bookings for ADR theatres and cutting rooms, generated quotes, and coordinated workflows from start to finish.
• - Ensured timely project delivery, working closely with clients and internal teams.